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Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x

  • Price: $107.95
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  • Offer ends MAY 31 '12
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  • B&H # KICF600X32GB
  • Mfr# CF/32GB-U3

Product Highlights

  • 32GB Data Storage Capacity
  • 600x Speed Rating
  • Max. Read / Write Speed: 90MB/s
  • Lifetime Warranty

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Designed for working professionals, for whom high-speed performance is essential, Kingston's 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x will satisfy even the most demanding shooter's needs. The card features speed ratings of up to 600x, with read/write speeds of up to 90MB/sec. These lightning fast speeds translate into faster shooting and transfer of files. This CF card can hold up to 28,952 3MP JPEG images. Other compatible file types include RAW and TIFF.

The Ultimate CompactFlash 600x Memory Card also comes with data recovery software. MediaRECOVER 4.0 allows retrieval of lost or deleted files - translating into a saved job and hours of work. This software can also restore corrupted files on Windows and Mac machines. Kingston ensures that this card, like all their memory cards, has been tested, and is in 100% working order. In addition to this quality promise, Kingston provides a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support.

CompactFlash Ultimate 600x
Professional photographers need Flash memory they can count on for even the most demanding shoots. CompactFlash Ultimate 600x offers sustained write speed ratings of up to 600x, making it one of Kingston's fastest cards to support high-end digital cameras and devices. It's designed to deliver superior results with fast data transfer and support for continuous shooting
Ultra-Fast Rates
The CompactFlash 600x card features ultra-fast rates of up to 90MB/sec read and write, so you can capture more continuous, high-resolution images in less time than with traditional CompactFlash memory cards
Compatible File Types
CompactFlash Ultimate offers plenty of room for capturing and storing high-definition video and high volumes of images in RAW, JPEG, TIFF and other large file formats
Number of JPEG Pictures Per Card
This 32GB card holds approximately 15,240 6MP JPEG files
"X" Speeds
Flash cards with a higher X-speed rating are designed to perform faster. The X-speed rating can also be translated into another common measurement of performance - MegaBytes (MB) per second of write speed. To determine the actual MB per second, you must know the value of "X" and do the math using the multiplier number and the value of X as claimed by the product

Kingston defines X-speed as the write speed, because users generally care more about how long it takes to write data to a Flash card when using it in a digital camera or cell phone. Typically, read speeds are higher than write speeds for Flash cards, so the write speed is more meaningful when measuring performance. As an example, Kingston's 2GB CompactFlash Ultimate card is rated at 266x; this translates to a write speed of 266 (150 KB/sec) meaning 39,900 KB/sec or 40 MB/sec

MediaRECOVER Data Recovery Software
For added peace of mind, CompactFlash Ultimate comes with a bonus download of data recovery software from MediaRECOVER to let you recover lost or deleted files and restore corrupt files on Windows or Mac systems

MediaRECOVER is a complete digital image and file recovery utility. The program recovers your lost files including photos, audio, video, PDF's, Office Files, tax spreadsheets, etc. from hard drives and removable media used in digital cameras, PDA's and other storage devices

Updated MediaRecover Version 4.0 Features:

  • Multiple Recovery Methods
    Greatly improved partition and hard drive support. A new recovery method added for faster and more accurate recovery of hard drives
  • Added Support for Digital Cameras
    Now supports the ability to preview and recover over 200 high-end digital camera RAW file types
  • Disk Management Tools
    Restore corrupted media cards and securely erase data forever

Recovers Over 250 File Types

  • Images: jpg, tif, png, gif, bmp, exif
  • Email files: eml, nsf, url
  • Database files: mdx, prm
  • Archive files: bkf, jar, gz, gzip
  • Graphic files: emf, jp2, epx, dwg, ai, fh8-fh11
  • Document files: doc, xls, hlp, lwp, rpt, wri, vss, vsd, vst, mbx
  • Audio/Video clips: avi, mov, mpg, mpeg, aif, aiff, dvf, m4b, iso, asx, midi, rm, ra, 3gpp, 3gpp2
  • RAW Image files: Canon crw, Casio cam, Fuji raf, Hasselblad, Kodak dcr, Leaf mos, Leica, Minolta mrw, Nikon nef, Olympus orf, Panasonic, Pentax pef, Phase ONE AS, Ricoh j6i, Sigma x3f, Sony srf, sr2, raw, dmg
100% Tested
To ensure that Kingston Flash memory solutions are among the performance leaders in their class, Kingston engineers select high-performance controllers as part of each card's design. Each card is 100% tested and you can rest assured that each and every CompactFlash Ultimate card has received a perfect score
Lifetime Warranty and Technical Support
As with all Kingston Flash cards, CompactFlash Ultimate cards are backed by a lifetime warranty, 24/7 live technical support and the legendary reliability that makes Kingston a leader in memory

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Kingston32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x
 
4.1

(based on 52 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (37)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (8)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Large capacity (35)
  • Writes/reads fast (32)
  • Great value (28)
  • Easy to use (25)
  • Reliable (23)

Cons

  • Writes/reads slow (7)
  • Unreliable performance (5)
  • Capability issues (4)

Best Uses

  • Portable images/multimedia (25)
  • Storing images/multimedia (14)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Professional (24), Semi pro (15), Enthusiast (9)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (32), Personal (19)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (49)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

High Capacity for the Money

This is a great compact flash card for the money. I have not used it for video yet and that is not why I purchased it. For stills, at a multi-burst rate, it ...Read complete review

This is a great compact flash card for the money. I have not used it for video yet and that is not why I purchased it. For stills, at a multi-burst rate, it is fast and less expensive than other brand comparable cards. I have stored many shots and am impressed with the speed and quality.

One note, it was supposed to come with a file recovery program on the card but it was not contained on my card. I am unsure if it was omitted as an isolated occurrence and since I transfer to a HD frequently, it did not really matter to me. Since it was supposed to have the program and was absent, I thought other may want to know it.

What is important is the performance. For still shots and for the price, I highly recommend the Kingston card. I have at least one more on my list before my next big photo outing.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

NOT RECOMMENDED if you need a fast card

Not fast when used with my Canon 7D. Saves much slower than my Lexar and Sandisk 300x cards. Only marginally faster than my 133x cards.

Would not recommend this if y...Read complete review

Not fast when used with my Canon 7D. Saves much slower than my Lexar and Sandisk 300x cards. Only marginally faster than my 133x cards.

Would not recommend this if you need a fast card.

Very dissappointed with is product as it is rated at 600x

Reviewed by 52 customers

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5.0

Do Not Use on D800

By Buz

from San Diego, CA

About Me Semi Pro

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Value
  • Large Capacity
  • Reliable Performance
  • Writes/Reads fast

Cons

  • Capability Issues

Best Uses

  • Portable images/multimedia

Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

Does not work on D800, but works on a D200 fine. Odd compatibility issue but probably Nikon's fault. So provides ample speed and storage than the D200 really needs. It has been working great so far.

  • Primary use:
  • Business
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

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1.0

Not Good

By Ken

from Newport News VA

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

    Cons

    • Unreliable Performance

    Best Uses

      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

      I used this product about eight days and it failed. I have some Lexar cards and they have served me well. I have replaced this card with a Lexar.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Good with pictures

      By Krishna

      from St Paul , Minnesota

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Great Value
      • Large Capacity
      • Writes/Reads fast

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

          I used this in my Canon 7d, Moslty for shooting still photography. Worked very good in Continous mode at high speed. Didn't have any problem or delay in writing. I got a 266x card before and it used to take a second to write to card when there are more than 6 shots involved.
          I will test this card with Video this weekend and update this review again.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Works Great!

          By Noodlehead

          from Long Island

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Portable images/multimedia

              Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

              Using with Canon 7d mostly for video.
              Quick file transfers, save some money this works FINE!

              • Primary use:
              • Business
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              Big and fast!

              By covroot

              from Lafayette, CA

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Large Capacity
              • Writes/Reads fast

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                  Big and fast card - that's it.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Works as well as the Scan Disk Extreme!

                  By Derek Hallquist

                  from Burlington, VT

                  About Me Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Great Value
                  • Large Capacity
                  • Reliable Performance
                  • Writes/Reads fast

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Portable images/multimedia

                    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                    Shot video and RAW time lapses in Arctic Circle at -40 below zero with no issues. Does the job well and transfers fast!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Compact Flash Memory Card Kingston 32G

                    By Big Doc

                    from New York

                    About Me Semi Pro

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Great Value
                    • Large Capacity
                    • Reliable Performance
                    • Writes/Reads fast

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Portable images/multimedia
                      • Storing images/multimedia

                      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                      Excellent

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      3.0

                      Slow writing, fast reading

                      By Janos

                      from Hungary

                      About Me Professional

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast reading speed
                      • Large Capacity

                      Cons

                      • Slow writing speed

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                        I'm a wedding photographer and use 3 pieces of Kingston Ultimate 600x CF with Canon 7D bodyes for the job. There are never apperars data loss, or error. The cards works fine.

                        The writing speed seemed too slow in burst mode, so i made some test.

                        Test#1:

                        High burst mode, Manual focus, 1/8000 shutter speed. 24 RAW in 8 fps, and slow down. I switch off the camera, what indicates the remaining files for saving. After a calculation, there is 18,6 MB/s writing speed from internal camera buffer to CF card.

                        Test#2:

                        h2testw 1.4 memory error and speed tester application. Small, easy, free stuff. After a card format the program starts and write data to card, after that it verifies the written data. I uesed Kingston FCR-HS3 USB 3.0 card reader connected to USB3 port.

                        All 3 card was error free, in perfect physical condition after half year usage. Approx 20.000 photos/card.

                        Card1: 15.1MB/s write 65.7MB/s read
                        Card2: 15.2MB/s write 65.8MB/s read
                        Card3: 15.4MB/s write 67.1MB/s read

                        The backup from card is very fast: 3.9 GByte / min.

                        The writing speed to card is slow: 900 Mbyte / min.

                        I use fast burst some time, but this writing speed in real life situations is enough for me with the 7D's internal buffer's help.

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                        • Business
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        1.0

                        Not as fast as the competition

                        By Ben H

                        from NY

                        About Me Professional

                        Pros

                        • Large Capacity

                        Cons

                        • Unreliable Performance
                        • Writes/reads slow

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                          This card is not as fast as the Lexar 600x.

                          I replaced the first one as it was more like a 200x or even slower. The new card is closer to a 400x, but still not matching my 600x Lexar. I tested them in each of my 5D Mark ii, shooting at exactly the same time, same settings, and the Lexar lasted longer before buffering.

                          Cheap and it shows

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                          • Business
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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Definately Fast

                          By Artisans of the Valley

                          from Pennington, NJ

                          About Me Semi Pro

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Reliable Performance
                          • Writes/Reads fast

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                              This was a nice increase over the 16GB cards I was used too, raw mode shooting lasts a few days of good shooting without running out of memory. Speed is great it keeps up with the burst rates of a Canon 50D without any issues. I always have the camera in high speed mode "just in case" something interesting happens. I've never overrun the card.

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                              • Business
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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              excellent

                              By Mariana Boro

                              from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

                              About Me Semi Pro

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Great Value
                              • Large Capacity
                              • Reliable Performance
                              • Writes/Reads fast

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Portable images/multimedia

                                Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                - use to photo and video
                                - quick

                                • Primary use:
                                • Business
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                1.0

                                [...] bad product

                                By Mr. Beagle

                                from Seattle, WA

                                About Me Semi Pro

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Large Capacity

                                Cons

                                • Unreliable Performance

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                  While downloading 1,200 RAW photos from a recent photo shoot, the card stopped working. Despite repeated attempts to transfer the photos, the photos will not transfer. I used three different card readers with no success. Considering how much I paid for this card, I would have expected it to last at least once.

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  (2 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  1.0

                                  Card did not work

                                  By Bart4u

                                  from Los Angeles

                                  About Me Professional

                                  Pros

                                    Cons

                                    • Unreliable Performance
                                    • Writes/reads slow

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                      I shoot with a Canon 5d Mark ll and do a lot of TV set photography. I received the Kingston 32GB Card this afternoon and before the card was used I formatted the card with my camera. I noticed the card showed 999 available shots to shoot and as I was doing my test the camera did not show a countdown of available shots left on the card. I had shot 30 Raw files and the camera still showed 999. I then put in a Lexar 16GB 300X card and the countdown system was working with the Lexar card plus the Kingston card has a much slower write speed than the Lexar 300X cards. I am in the process of returning this card. I do not feel comfortable using the Kingston card on my job assignments and I will stick with the Lexar brand.

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                                      • Business
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      I WOULD LIKE BUY MORE.

                                      By SU BARONE

                                      from SÃO PAULO, BRASIL

                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                        Cons

                                        • Capability Issues

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Portable images/multimedia
                                        • Storing images/multimedia

                                        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                        GREAT.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Personal
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                                        • No

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                                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        2.0

                                        not that fast- and locks up sometimes

                                        By pk

                                        from amsterdam

                                        About Me Professional

                                        Pros

                                          Cons

                                          • Unreliable Performance
                                          • Writes/reads slow

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                            I wanted to buy cheap-
                                            Next time Sandisk or Lexar
                                            cheap for 32 gig

                                            • Primary use:
                                            • Business
                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Great value and performance

                                            By AJ

                                            from NL

                                            About Me Semi Pro

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Great Value
                                            • Large Capacity
                                            • Reliable Performance
                                            • Writes/Reads fast

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Photos
                                              • Video

                                              Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                              Great price for an excellent product. Used to record photos and video on a 5D Mark II for a month, so far so good!

                                              • Primary use:
                                              • Personal
                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              Not a single complaint

                                              By andradephoto

                                              from merida, MX

                                              About Me Professional

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Great Value
                                              • Large Capacity
                                              • Reliable Performance
                                              • Writes/Reads fast

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Portable images/multimedia

                                                Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                                I have owned lots of memory cards and I started as a photographer shooting dance and stage, so when it comes to cards which offer size and speed I know a thing or two. This card does precisely what it offers, fully compatible with my 5dmkII (which I doubted for an instant after reading blogs and reviews before buying it). Great card, really.

                                                • Primary use:
                                                • Business
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                                                • No

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                                                1.0

                                                Just Disappointment

                                                By whaleman

                                                from hampton, nh

                                                About Me Semi Pro

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Slow
                                                  • Writes/reads slow

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                                    Unlike the number on the card it is painstainly slow..I wouldn't recommend....

                                                    • Primary use:
                                                    • Business
                                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                                    • No

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                                                    5.0

                                                    I would buy this product again.Good!

                                                    By Ixa Marieta

                                                    from Santiago, Chile

                                                    About Me Semi Pro

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                    • Large Capacity
                                                    • Writes/Reads fast

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Portable images/multimedia
                                                      • Storing images/multimedia

                                                      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                                      Really fast on transmission and for filming.
                                                      It´s a great compact flash for 7D if you want to make footages.

                                                      • Primary use:
                                                      • Personal
                                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Nice and fast!

                                                      By Paisley Owl

                                                      from Wadsworth, Ohio

                                                      About Me Professional

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Great Value
                                                      • Large Capacity
                                                      • Writes/Reads fast

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Portable images/multimedia
                                                        • Storing images/multimedia

                                                        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:

                                                        I needed this card to shoot concerts. It writes very fast and, being 23 GB it holds plenty of pics. It's also a great price for the speed and capacity. I would definitely recommend this!!

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                                                        • Business
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                                                        • No

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